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We have 3 welsh harlequin's - 1 drake and 2 ducks. I hatched them last spring. Lovely temperament, great layers, look good! I did the research and am pleased with my choice. They are great pets!

Sorry if this post has already been done - please feel free to signpost me. I've found out that recent bird flu cases are 55 miles away from where I live, another 75 miles so feeling very anxious. Can anyone advise on what disinfectant I should be using for the foot baths please? I want to start...

Hi all - just to let you know, Rebeccah seems fine today. I don't think she's laid. There was only one egg this morning and I'm guessing that was from Jemima. Although I think Rebeccah laid the 2 soft shell eggs yesterday so may not get one from her today. Will keep up with the calcium and...

Ah that makes sense. Can I ask one more question. Is it normal for her to lay 2 soft eggs? Will all this regulate when she gets a bit older? Sorry for all the questions!!

*and thank you for your understanding. Still feel like a bad duck mum!!

Haha I don't care what colour my ducks are as long as they are healthy! How on earth do you get them to eat the calcium?! I crushed the calcium and put it in a bowl of peas and water (their favourite). But have no way of telling how much they have had?! I guess it's trial and error. And hoping...

Excellent. Thank you so much. Feel so stupid and that I should have known this. My other girl seems fine. Will get onto the calcium and turmeric for safe measure and hopefully she will be ok. So scary to see! X

Tums? As in the anti-acid tabs?

And normal calcium from pharmacy?

She is walking fine now and I found two soft eggs in her run!!!! So I think you are right the eggs were stuck. How can I prevent this happening again? Does the poor love need calcium? And should I give it to them for as long as they are laying? Or are the soft eggs just because they've only...

I got told only to give the Brewers yeast for first 8 weeks. Should I still be giving it?

My duck Rebeccah went to bed fine last night. This morning when I opened it up, the other two came out as normal but she just sat there inside. At first I thought she may be laying as I tend to get both eggs in the morning (I have 2 ducks, 1 drake). She then fell down the ramp and couldn't seem...

I'm my goodness what an adventure! Naughty little Zachary at it again - what a character already I am nervous about this happening as they like to run and flap especially when the wind blows! Are you considering clipping their wings? Yes! I'm pretty sure I have 2 girls and a boy! So...

Haha my son has just turned two. He loves his "baby ducks" and although mostly very good with them he likes to follow them around. Rebeccah (our duck) gets a bit protective and gives him a little nibble to warn him she's not happy - which makes my son roar with laughter and does it all the more...

Does anyone know if Welsh harlequins fly and whether I will need to clip their wings? I've read they don't but mine like a good old run up the garden whilst they flap! Worried they will take off!